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Lost Badenoch and Strathspey
Badenoch and Strathspey is a land of many contrasts, and in modern times a land of many uses. Not always has it been the playground of winter sports enthusiasts and a mecca for tourists—for centuries the mountains which protected the province of Moray to the north and the Highland glens to the west were an obstacle to travel and a haven for cattle thieves and reivers. In this fascinating book, illustrated with over 100 period photographs, Bruce B. Bishop explores the changing face of the area over millennia, from the Ice Age, Pictish and Celtic times through the coming of Christianity, the Jacobite rebellions, the more leisured Victorian age, and the twentieth century. Being a rural part of the country, Lost Badenoch and Strathspey covers not only lost buildings—churches, castles and other structures in the main settlements of Badenoch and Strathspey, Aberlour, Tomintoul, Grantown-on-Spey, Aviemore, Kingussie, Newtonmore and Dallwhinnie—but also lost ways of life and industry, from droving and fishing to milling, transportation.
Lost Moray and Nairn
In Lost Moray and Nairn, Bruce Bishop traces what has been 'lost' from the old counties of Moray and Nairn, both architecturally and socially. Packed with illustrations of places, buildings and of aspects of life which are now vanished, and containing a history of various elements of life in the area, Bishop illustrates changes in the way of life of the people of the Burghs of Nairn, Forres and Elgin, and in the smaller towns and villages. The effect of these lost elements on the coastal towns is also discussed, with particular focus placed on the demise of the ports of Findhorn, Nairn and Garmouth, and the more recent decline in the fishing industry. His journey trough the region takes him from prehistory to the present day, and examines everything from geology, architecture, agriculture, industry, to communications. Lost Moray and Nairn is an important, illuminating and compelling account and a worthy new addition to the Birlinn series.
Unconventional Daughters: An Engrossing Family Saga on Two Continents
What could possibly go wrong in 1922 when a young lady marries her stepfather, even if her own mother agrees with the unorthodox union? This situation is one of many dilemmas facing the women of a family separated by the Atlantic Ocean and a world of secrets and deception. Can Eva Carroll, a young feminist and budding journalist, have a happy marriage to this man while placating the conventions of the day? The Great War is over. Everyone is optimistic. Eva is the daughter of one of three sisters who have already been leading unconventional lives. Although born in Boston, she now lives with her mother, Elisabet, stepfather, and Swedish grandparents in the small Canadian coastal town of Yarmou...
If I Had a Mouse As Big As a House
"If I Had a Mouse as Big as a House..." is a book of poems for children of all ages-an appealing mix of insights and poetic moods. Here, with a child's eye, the author sees wonder in shadows, rejects clock-time, admires chameleons, and addresses the rules of English spelling with the quirky good humor. Each poem is colorfully illustrated, and the drawings reinforce the positive messages throughout. Reading together makes for memorable moments. This collection, rich in rhythms and rhymes, gives Parents and Grandparents a wonderful way to share the power and fun of language with their loved ones!
Lifting the Lid on 100 Years at Coolangatta
The secrets of the last 100 years of history of the Coolangatta village in the Shoalhaven district of NSW, and the Bishop family's role in the preservation of the Coolangatta Estate.
See You in Two Weeks
Bruce Bishop and his wife Lindy blundered into the adventure tourism industry in the late eighties and never looked back. For thirty years they led tour groups in Australia and later in North America and Europe and dealt with numerous awkward and challenging situations. But the many life-changing experiences and fun times shared with people they met along the way far outnumbered any hiccups.This story takes you on four-wheel-drive buses through difficult terrain in outback Australia, Far North Queensland and Alaska, then explores further into North America, and culminates in European bicycle tours. Bruce's love of the unique buses they used shines through this story, as does the rich array of characters who toured with him.
The Rich Revolution
This book will show you the simple steps needed to create wealth from your present income. Learn what sets the rich apart from the rest of us.
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Robert the Bruce and the Struggle for Scottish Independence
This comprehensive work not only gives a history of the reign of King Robert I, but also includes an account of the early history of Scotland and the succession disputes of the late 1200s that in part led to the great war that the Bruce fought in.
